Structural Steel Paint & Shipping Lead

About this role

Paint, Blast & Shipping Team Lead

Location: Cocoa, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift, with oversight of potential 2nd Shift operations

Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour; higher depending on experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on team lead to manage structural steel painting, sandblasting, and shipping activities. This role focuses on product quality, employee training, safe work practices, production coordination, and on-time deliveries. The successful candidate will lead daily operations and work with management and other departments to keep production on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Help interview candidates and identify qualified applicants with the right skills and attitude.
• Train new employees in painting and department procedures.
• Ensure daily paint documentation is complete and accurate.
• Inspect and verify gauges, meters, and testing equipment for proper calibration and operation.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks to confirm finished steel meets project requirements, painting standards, and manufacturer specifications.
• Review load tickets for accuracy and enter shipping information into production and shipping software.
• Train employees on production and shipping systems as needed.
• Coordinate painting, sandblasting, and loading assignments with production, logistics, and management.
• Monitor daily production schedules and ensure orders meet delivery deadlines, including overtime and weekend work when required.
• Identify process improvements and present recommendations to management.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure employees follow workplace policies.
• Participate in corrective action and progressive discipline processes when necessary.
• Lead by example through fair, consistent, and professional supervision.
• Maintain a cooperative, productive work environment while keeping quality, efficiency, and safety a priority.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in structural steel painting, sandblasting, and/or loading operations.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial painting standards and quality control procedures.
• Familiarity with production and shipping software preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, train employees, and apply company policies fairly and consistently.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.